Features | Albumism
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- ️Tue Feb 18 2025
The Diggin’ In The Crates Crew’s Debut Album ‘D.I.T.C.’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
By the turn of the millennium, following a series of bona fide classic solo albums from D.I.T.C.’s core members, a full-blown collective album was well-overdue, and it was ultimately worth the long wait.
Phil Collins’ ‘No Jacket Required’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
There is no denying that Collins’ third solo outing is intrinsically ‘80s fare, yet in 2025, the sound still manages to resonate with new audiences.
DJ Quik’s ‘Safe + Sound’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
DJ Quik’s third studio album remains an integral component of his recorded repertoire and showcases why his production prowess ranks among west coast hip-hop’s most revered of all-time.
Above The Law’s Debut Album ‘Livin’ Like Hustlers’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
From ‘Livin’ Like Hustlers’ on, Above The Law pushed the limits of what gangsta rap could sound like, and became under-acknowledged trendsetters in rap music.
Tricky’s Debut Album ‘Maxinquaye’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
What ultimately makes ‘Maxinquaye’ such an unforgettable debut is that it is an album of marked contrasts—both sonically and vocally—that play off of each other to extraordinary effect.
Dolly Parton’s ‘The Bargain Store’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Parton has never likened herself to feminist ideals, but her music, whilst not assuming this label, is very clearly rooted in women feeling empowered whether through vulnerability or strength.
Warren Zevon’s ‘Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Zevon’s fourth LP contains a triple-hit of noir novel (this time, in the south and the west), comedic storytelling, and tenderness at both the start and end of relationships.
David Ford’s ‘Let The Hard Times Roll’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
With creative autonomy and quite a lot of red wine, the album is somehow both reckless and meticulous, the result of a dedicated songwriter released from the musical machine.
The Cure’s ‘Bloodflowers’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Whereas its immediate predecessors were more collaborative group efforts, ‘Bloodflowers’ shows Robert Smith fully reclaiming the artistic reins, just as he had eleven years prior with ‘Disintegration.’
Amel Larrieux’s Debut Solo Album ‘Infinite Possibilities’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Larrieux’s inaugural solo affair is a boundless exploration of transcontinental jazz-soul that defined her unique soundprint without losing itself in the currents of neo soul.